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RF52 VXX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 833,008 miles on the clock, averaging 64,906 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 VXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
833,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
64,906

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading833,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year749,708
Average per year64,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 VXX 35k234k434k633k833k '06'19'14

Check RF52 VXX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage833,008 miles
Since last MOT+749,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage77,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage72,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage71,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage69,237 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage67,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage59,295 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage58,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage54,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage50,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage45,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage34,566 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 VXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 VXX

What car is RF52 VXX?

RF52 VXX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 VXX?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 VXX was 833,008 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 VXX passed its MOT?

RF52 VXX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2019.

Is RF52 VXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 VXX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF52 VXX?

RF52 VXX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.